TDIS Program Director — Disaster Data & Strategy

Texas A&M University System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Texas A&M University invites applications for the TDIS Associate Program Director role within the Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas (IDRT) in Houston. This leadership position guides the Texas Disaster Information System (TDIS), coordinating across applications, contracts, and grants, with emphasis on sustainability and growth.

Ideal candidates bring a strong background in program management, business development, and public-sector partnerships, plus a track record of strategic planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eight years of related experience i.e. Program Management, Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs, and manages day-to-day operations of the TDIS program, coordinating across applications and development/operations teams.
• Establishes performance goals and metrics to evaluate responsibility areas.
• Assists in developing program management procedures, workflows, and reporting standards.
• Coordinates with technical leads to ensure deliverables meet contractual and grant obligations.
• Develops strategic plans and goals to guide continued growth of the TDIS program.
• Serves as point of contact for stakeholders and end users; leads outreach and briefings.

Skills

Program management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Strategic leadership

Budgeting & financial oversight

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Texas A&M University invites applications for the TDIS Associate Program Director role within the Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas (IDRT) in Houston. This leadership position guides the Texas Disaster Information System (TDIS), coordinating across applications, contracts, and grants, with emphasis on sustainability and growth.

Ideal candidates bring a strong background in program management, business development, and public-sector partnerships, plus a track record of strategic planning